The fly fishing community in western Maryland rallied around Beaver Creek, the state's only limestone stream, when young-of-the-year wild brown trout were unexpectedly spotted in its waters in 1999. The formation of a watershed association, and the efforts of its volunteers, have resulted in the restoration of almost a mile of self-sustaining wild trout habitat. But there is more work and management to be done.

On this workday, volunteers will join injured veterans from Project Healing Waters in stabilizing the streambanks by planting trees and shrubs, and picking up trash and debris. The shade of mature trees contributes to optimal conditions for trout, so volunteers will search for and document beaver activity in the area, remove protective plastic tubes that were previously installed on streamside trees, and replace them with wire cages.